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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1896
Page
1
A reflective piece linking Easter to natural renewal and human growth. It compares the resurrection theme to spring’s awakening in forests and wildlife, urging readers to seek higher ideals, personal rebirth, and moral uplift. It advocates inner transformation, intellectual and emotional renewal, and a broader, more choosing spirit for society and governance.
A terse remark limits pulpit use to preaching Christ and his followers and forbids that area’s capture by others. The note emphasizes strict adherence to doctrine and proper speakers within church practice.
An elderly woman seeks work as an housekeeper in a hotel boarding house or family. She will relocate and asks interested parties to contact at 19 this office for arrangements.
The Dallas Letter reports the death of Miss Emma McDonald at a city home and her burial plan in Palestina, plus obituaries for Gen Joseph P Nuckles and Mrs Jas M Keever. It notes weddings for Miss Belle Bradford to Alex Coke and Nina White to Cary, with church appeals for Hastings funds and local social observations.
A long, fragmented stage notes roundup lists Marie Burroughs in Beaton Virginia Harnad to star next Bengon and Fannie Davenport closing in Hoston May Largent leaving Modjaskata with Margaret Mather Joe Harthaga in Broadway After Darts Taghapietra with Lole Fuller tour Charles Burnham directing Georgia Cayvan next season Alesnora Drnse vlc tim to silver wang s craze Louise Besndct at London Palace Music hall Corbett in naval chantyee Naw York season in March Jamie G. Dut eyeing Shymus O'Brien to bring to America Henry Irving earns 70090 in Chicago Fanny Rica to produce At tha French Ball Frances Jodgson Durnoett novel A Lady of Quality dramatized Garretan Opera company Pacific coast Mikado The Charity Girls Young Aubrey Bonecicault praised Milton Noblea and wife plan Sacramento tour Remains of Mrs Jennis Kimball interred in Forest Hill Cemetery Lote Fuller renamed La Lote Friz Williams Katherine Fiorenes to marry in May Ll Vaso Opera Manager Molto predicts loss next season Lillian Russell to travel in palace hotel car De Wolf Hoppar rehearsing Ei Capitan Sousa on score Charlie Klein Libretto Gilbert and Sullivan Grand Duke praised Paradise Alley in New Orleans Dan Frohman to manage Richard Mannfeld four years Tussie Lindsay dancing at the moon Tivoli with muddled XLibarty Bell march Sousa Prologue Law of the Land by Banford and Brady faced delays
Lies of April weather and Holy Week observances mingle with local concerns in Nueces County. Reports mention an upcoming Monterey excursion if enough subscriptions arrive, church services, a dark stronzo issue, school closure at Nuecestown, brash water, and political notes about Mexican voters and local candidates in Corpus Christi and Kleberg regions.
Reports from Tom Green County note brisk activity with cattle shipments led by RK Wyile at 208 head averaging 1600 pounds and total 234 400 pounds, plus fat muttons around 90 pounds each shipped to Chicago. Local stockmen report rising wolf predation. Bratth Arnott paid 24 for 23 year old steers to Winfield Beott as skating races gain popularity. Episcopal guild and Methodists hold events. court actions include a grand jury reform of an indictment.
The piece satirically taunts Cuney and Texas politics amid discussion of black voters, party shifts, and local influence. It notes Kansas City’s registered black voters, a San Antonio expenditure aiding Cuney, and a Houston Republican meeting with black delegates. It cites New York Press humor and a Sierra Tiva ruler knighthood for Samuel Lewis of Yoruts.
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